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Rays can't answer cowbell in ALCS-opening loss

James Shields came out on the wrong end of a pitching duel as the Rays' home-field advantage was not enough to prevent a 2-0 loss to the Red Sox on Friday.   Wrap >
  •  Game 2: Sat., 8:07 p.m. ET     Shields' strong start  •  Rays gear  •  ALCS coverage

Photo: The Rays watch from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 1.  (Mike Carlson/AP)
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Register for a chance to buy postseason tickets

Register now for the opportunity to purchase tickets for Games 6 and 7 of the ALCS and potential World Series games at Tropicana Field.   Register now >
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The big 3-0 unkind to Rays in Game 1 shutout

The Rays could not cash in on several scoring chances against Daisuke Matsuzaka, including two key at-bats in which swinging at 3-0 pitches backfired.   Full story >
  •  Game 2: Sat., 8:07 p.m. ET     Rays eager at plate     Lowrie turns two  •  Gear

Photo: Evan Longoria reacts after striking out in Game 1 of the ALCS.  (Doug Benc/Getty)
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Eventful night for Crawford in ALCS nail-biter

Carl Crawford found himself in the middle of two frustrating moments for the Rays in Game 1 as he was stranded on third and could not catch an RBI double.   Full story >
  •  Game 2: Sat., 8:07 p.m. ET     Youkilis' RBI double  •  Rays owner aims high

Photo: Carl Crawford runs to third base on Cliff Floyd's single in Game 1.  (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Kazmir to once again cross paths with Beckett

Rays lefty Scott Kazmir's career has long been intertwined with Red Sox ace Josh Beckett's, and the two will meet in Game 2 tonight at 8:07 ET on TBS.   Full story >
  •  Game 2: Sat., 8:07 ET  •  Rays need home cooking  •  Gear  •  ALCS coverage

Photo: Scott Kazmir's only career shutout came in a game against Josh Beckett.  (AP)
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Forget about it: Pena already focused on Game 2

Despite being shut out in Game 1 of the ALCS, Carlos Pena explains in his latest MLBlog entry that the Rays remain upbeat and confident.   Pena's MLBlog >
  •  Game 2: Sat., 8:07 p.m. ET on TBS  •  AL East champs gear  •  MLBlogs  •  ALCS

 
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